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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Buxton.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Buxton.

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• Comments View
  • Clarendon House is located on the Buxton Campus.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Marlborough Road.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 180cm x 503cm (5ft 11in x 16ft 6in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located on Marlborough Road.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The on street Blue Badge bays are not marked into individual bays.
  • There is room for approximately 3 cars.
  • The main campus car park is located on the far side of The Dome from this building.
  • The Dome can be accessed via the Service Block first floor entrance.
  • Please see the guide for The Dome for access and car park details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building in the courtyard off Marlborough Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • Access to this entrance is by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 120cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the paths leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the path from the service block.
  • Photographs 2 and 3 show the path from Marlborough Road.

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Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • Access is by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 120cm.
  • There is a gate to enter the path leading to this entrance (photograph 3).
  • The clear width of the gate opening is 87cm.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Outside Access (Manchester Road)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, on Manchester Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • Access at this entrance is by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 95cm.
  • There is a gate to access the grounds from Manchester Road (photograph 3).
  • The clear width of the gate opening is 94cm.

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Level Change (Manchester Road)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Entrance (Student Wellbeing)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the rear stairwell on the ground floor, opposite the Manchester Road entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of heavy single doors between the main entrance and this entrance.

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Reception (Student Wellbeing)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the student wellbeing entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are (-1)-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs at the rear of the building, next to the Manchester Road entrance (photograph 3). There are single, heavy, doors to enter the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the offices on the third floor.

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Refuge Intercom System

• There are refuge intercoms in both stairwells.
• The intercoms are located on the lower ground floor, first floor and second floor in the main stairwell.
• The intercoms are located on the lower ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor in the rear stairwell.
• The intercoms have written markings.
• The height of the buttons for the intercoms ranges from 95cm to 101cm.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are (-1)-0-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 93cm x 140cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer Space)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the rear stairwell, next to the student wellbeing entrance.
  • There is an additional accessible toilet on the lower ground floor in the main corridor which is accessible by keycode.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 165cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Right Transfer Space)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the door.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer Space)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the rear stairwell, next to the student wellbeing entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 163cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 4in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right off the main corridor as you exit the lift lobby.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right off the main corridor as you exit the lift lobby.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.